This teen not only believes the digitally native generation should work to address dangerous digital barriers for senior adults, she's also making it happen. Tejasvi Manoj is a high school junior with a passion for technology, advocacy, and community impact. After her grandfather was nearly scammed online, she created Shield Seniors, an AI-powered web app to protect and educate older adults about cybersecurity. Her work has been recognized by the Congressional App Challenge, AARP Leaders, Dallas Observer, and Global Indian. The Plano native has published articles with American Society of Aging and the US-India Chamber of Commerce DFW, and leads cybersecurity seminars for seniors across Collin County. A CyberPatriot Semifinalist and recipient of the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award, Tejasvi also serves as Secretary of the North Texas Food Bank Young Advocates Council and is pursuing her Eagle Scout rank. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

If you aren't failing, you aren't trying. Based on his own experiences, Trey explains the multiplying impact of failure on success. Trey Bowles is a serial entrepreneur, social capitalist, and educator. He co-founded the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (The DEC), a central location for entrepreneurs to learn how to start, build, and grow businesses through training, education, mentorship, promotion, and capital investment. Under his leadership, the DEC launched a public-private partnership called the Dallas Innovation Alliance to help design, develop, and launch a Smart Cities solution in Dallas. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

From the heartbreak of Athens to the glory of Beijing, Olympic gold medalist Yang Wei shares the story behind his three Olympic journeys—in 2000, 2004, and 2008. In this inspiring talk, he reflects on the perseverance, teamwork, and national pride that carried him through both triumph and defeat. More than medals, Yang reveals what it means to carry the spirit of Team China and how those values continue to shape his life beyond the gymnastics mat. Yang Wei is one of China’s most celebrated gymnasts and a three-time Olympic gold medalist. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he won gold in both the individual all-around and the team final, solidifying his place as a national icon. Yang began his Olympic journey in 2000, winning team gold and all-around silver, and competed again in 2004. Over his career, he amassed numerous international titles and embodied the spirit of Chinese gymnastics. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

You might be surprised at the role Minecraft and other immersive games can play in the future of higher education. Dr. Eric Kildebeck, MD, PhD manages the Center for Engineering Innovation (CEI) at UT Dallas and the Center for Applied AI at the Richardson Innovation Quarter (CAIQUE). The mission of these Centers is to use an engineering and entrepreneurial mindset to innovate and translate technologies that solve real-world problems. Dr. Kildebeck directs the CEI’s Polycraft World team, which builds immersive training environments for learners, AI agents, and human-AI teams in video games such as Minecraft. Eric co-founded EdTech startup Pedegree Studios, Inc. in 2024, a UTD spinout focused on delivering personalized learning, where he serves as SVP of Education and leads pedagogy and AI strategy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Alexis Landot, grimpeur de l'extrême, partage son parcours audacieux dans son TEDx Talk. Il raconte comment chaque ascension est un combat contre ses propres limites et une quête de dépassement personnel. Une exploration vertigineuse de la persévérance et de la passion pour l'aventure. À seulement 25 ans, Alexis Landot est devenu une figure emblématique de la grimpe urbaine. Surnommé le « nouveau Spiderman français », il a fait des gratte-ciels son terrain de jeu. Passionné d’escalade, il a fusionné cette discipline avec le parcours pour repousser ses limites. Depuis 2019, il grimpe des tours sans sécurité, parfois aux côtés de légéndes de la discipline comme Alain Robert, et est particulièrement connu pour avoir grimpé plusieurs fois la tour Montparnasse, la plus haute de Paris. Il partage ses exploits sur les réseaux sociaux, que ce soit à travers son compte instagram de 1,6 million d'abonnés, sa chaîne Youtube, des passages à la télévision ou sa présence dans des podcasts comme Legend. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

À travers des anecdotes personnelles et des défis relevés, Amandine PETIT explore comment l'audace et la détermination peuvent transformer nos vies et ouvrir des portes insoupçonnées. Une invitation puissante à sortir de sa zone de confort et à embrasser l'audace au quotidien. Amandine Petit a été élue Miss France 2021 après avoir remporté le titre de Miss Normandie 2020. Diplômée d’un Master en management des structures gérontologiques, elle envisageait initialement une carrière dans le médico-social. Elle est également engagée dans des causes sociales, notamment comme ambassadrice de la Fondation pour la Recherche sur Alzheimer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx